In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT and Garmin Instinct 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | RTOS | - |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Width | 46.5 mm | 45 mm |
Height | 46.5 mm | 45 mm |
Depth | 10.6 mm | 14.5 mm |
Weight | 46 g | 52 g |
Body Material | Plastic, stainless steel, ceramic | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, barometer, heart rate, 9-axis accelerometer, infrared wear sensor, 9-axis compass, 9-axis gyro sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, call alerts | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.39" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Pixel Density | 326 ppi | - |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Case Size | 46 mm | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | Titanium grey stainless steel | Graphite | Electric lime |
BAND | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-210 mm | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Dark green | - |
STORAGE | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 128 MB | 32 MB |
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RAM | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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RAM Size | 16 MB | - |
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CPU | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Manufacturer | ARM | - |
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CPU Type | Cortex-M4 | - |
BATTERY | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 178 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 14 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Huawei Watch GT | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, magnetic charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Google Maps Navigation, Google Now | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |